Spring Into Connection: A Food-Based SEL & Literacy Lesson for Grades 4–6
Celebrate spring with this powerful, hands-on SEL and literacy experience that brings emotional connection, creativity, and classroom cooking together, all in one lesson!
Spring Into Connection invites students to explore friendship, growth, and belonging through an original spring-themed story, thoughtful writing prompts, and a focaccia bread recipe they’ll never forget. Designed for Grades 4–6, this printable and digital resource blends social-emotional learning with food education, encouraging students to reflect, express, and connect, with themselves and each other.
Whether you're planning a spring literacy unit, hosting a wellness week, or leading a school cooking club, this lesson will leave your learners inspired and engaged.
What’s Included:
Original spring story highlighting connection, belonging & garden helpers
Vocabulary + KWLS chart to spark curiosity and critical thinking
Comprehension questions (multiple choice + short answer)
Reflection activities: text-to-self questions, a thank-you letter, and Cutlery Helper superpower chart
Emotional mapping + SEL check-in charts with printable characters
12 garden-inspired SEL skit scenarios for roleplay and empathy-building
Seeds of Kindness & Flower Power printable bulletin board kits
14 creative writing prompts + seed packet design activity
Easy focaccia bread recipe + video, equipment list, and ingredient tracker
Topping garden worksheet, spring reflection sheet, and 3-way Venn diagram
Community garden research task and garden drawing page
Watch the baking video with your class:
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Why Teachers Love It:
Aligned with social-emotional learning and curriculum outcomes
Combines literacy, life skills, and emotional reflection in one meaningful package
Perfect for mental health week, literacy centers, spring projects, or SEL mornings
Includes everything you need, no prep, no overwhelm, just meaningful engagement
Loved by homeschoolers, cooking clubs, and creative educators who want more than a worksheet
Ideal For:
SEL mornings & mental health initiatives
Writing workshop & literacy blocks
Food studies or cooking clubs
Cross-curricular spring themes
Teachers looking to build connection through story, food, and creativity
Get the complete printable + digital pack today and bring warmth, wellness, and wonder into your spring classroom.
Spring Into Connection: A Food-Based SEL & Literacy Lesson for Grades 4–6
This is a 32-page digital download, ideal for Grades 4–6 (and easily adaptable for Grade 7–8 cooking or SEL blocks, or storytelling and activities for K-4). No physical item will be shipped. Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final, but if you're not completely satisfied, I’ll do my best to make it right!